Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of March 31 2025 Announced by Oricon

3rd place: Kirby: Quick Draw Showdown!

Kirby, the skilled gunman, shoots down evil in the Pupupu Wild West!

Kirby lives in Wild Town, a dusty place full of bounty hunters. Although easygoing and gluttonous, Kirby is unbeatable in a quick draw showdown! Alongside Sheriff Dedede, Cowboy Waddle Dee, and wandering gunman Meta Knight, Kirby chases the notorious thief Daroach, who has stolen a legendary sword!

However, Machorino, the sword’s owner, seems to be conspiring with outlaws to set a trap for Kirby and his friends. To secure peace in Pupupu Wild West, Kirby and friends take down evil! The beloved mini-game "Quick Draw Kirby" returns with an alternate world adventure unlike the usual Pupupu Land!

2nd place: The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 11

TV anime season 2 is now in production!

“I've been holding back just because I wanted to keep seeing your cool side, Amane.”

Amane’s anxieties about being confessed to are relieved, and he enjoys a sweet Valentine's evening with Mahiru. Inviting Mahiru to his part-time job as a return gift on White Day, Amane feels his world has transformed upon seeing his happy girlfriend.

As their second year nears its end, the couple shares calm, loving days, wrapped warmly in sunlight while reminiscing about their past. A sweet, heartwarming romance with an adorable neighbor.

1st place: Slayers Spirit: "The Prince, the Princess, and the Dragon"

Lina, Naga, and everyone else are back and causing chaos! The first hilarious short story collection in 13 years!

Featuring the title story where a certain princess wreaks havoc protecting a library, Zelgadis's reunion with a handsome fellow, and the secret story of Gourry's sword hunt. Packed with stories never before collected in paperback, plus four brand-new tales! The Slayers spirit is eternal!

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Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

Ranking / Estimated number of copies sold / Estimated cumulative sales volume / Title / Author

1 11,952 11,952 Slayers Spirit: "The Prince, the Princess, and the Dragon" (Author) Hajime Kanzaka / (Illustration) Rui Araizumi
2 9,937 19,336 The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 11 (Author) Saekisan / (Illustration) Hanekoto
3 6,204 14,025 Kirby: Quick Draw Showdown! (Author) Mie Takase / (Illustration) Tau Karino, Poto
4 5,377 5,377 Tokyo Ravens 17: REsiSTANCE (Author) Kohei Azano / (Illustration) Sumihei
5 5,141 5,141 Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor: Gospel Epilogue (Author) Taro Hitsuji / (Illustration) Kurone Mishima
6 4,722 30,237 Sword Art Online Progressive 9 (Author) Reki Kawahara / (Illustration) abec
7 4,659 4,659 Classroom of the Elite: 3rd Year Volume 1 (Author) Shogo Kinugasa / (Illustration) Shunsaku Tomose
8 4,235 21,242 Novel: Doraemon the Movie - Nobita's Picture World Story (Original Work) Fujiko F. Fujio / (Author & Script) Koshi Ito / (Supervisor) Yukiyo Teramoto
9 3,328 8,063 The Reincarnated Great Saint Hides That She's a Saint 11 (Author) Towa / (Illustration) chibi
10 3,182 80,528 Reprint Edition: Novel - Nintama Rantaro: Dokutake Ninja Corps' Strongest Strategist (Novel) Kazuhisa Sakaguchi / (Original Work & Illustration) Soubee Amako

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